SOC 17-3025 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Maine
Maine
At $64,660, median pay for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Maine tracks the national median of $59,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,660, median pay for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Maine tracks the national median of $59,920 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,250 and $65,150. The lowest tenth earn under $34,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $68,280.
Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Maine ranks 9th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 250th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,180 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $61,250 | +2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $64,660 | +7.9% |
| 75th | $65,150 | +8.7% |
| 90th | $68,280 | +14.0% |
| Mean | $59,480 | −0.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $64,660 goes as far as $66,591 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,591US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,660 a year, 7.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,180 to $68,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 9th of 43 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Maine?
The median annual wage is $64,660, or $31.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,920, so pay in Maine is 7.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $68,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data